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Rarehandsel
The correct spelling is handsel.
How to pronounce handsel
/ˈhæn.səl/
nounIPA: /ˈhæn.səl/
Say it like: Han-dse-l
The correct spelling is handsel. A lucky omen.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A lucky omen.
- 2.A gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.
- 3.Price, payment; especially the first installment of a series.
verb
- 1.To give a handsel to.
- 2.To inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in.
- 3.To use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally.
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